America's First Ladies

About America's First Ladies

How much do you really know about America's First Ladies? This podcast takes a deep look at every woman who has served as First Lady, going chronologically and starting at the beginning, with Martha Washington. This is an easy listen, not like sitting through a boring lecture. These women led vibrant lives, and together, we can get to know them better. Each season is a long-form narrative covering the life of a different First Lady. New episodes released on Fridays.

Publisher

Risa Weaver-Enion

Category

government · history

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

20 Jun 2025

Latest episode

16 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

63 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   16 Oct 2026

   5.9 The Monroe Presidency

   This week we cover most of James's first term as president, including relations with Spain regarding the Floridas and the complicated situation that led to the Missouri Compromise. This episode is sadly lacking in Elizabeth-related material, but the family does make an appearance toward the end. Transcript available at americasfirstladiespodcast.com/episode-5-9/ Music by Matt Dull (https://mattdull.bandcamp.com/)

2. 

   9 Oct 2026

   5.8 President and Mrs. Monroe

   This week we cover the beginning of James and Elizabeth's first four years as President and First Lady (even though, you know, she wasn't called by that title). And this episode contains the most first-hand quotes about Elizabeth's appearance and decorum as a hostess, so let's be grateful for that! Transcript available at americasfirstladiespodcast.com/episode-5-8/ Music by Matt Dull (https://mattdull.bandcamp.com/)

3. 

   2 Oct 2026

   5.7 The War of 1812, Again

   This week we take a quick jaunt through the War of 1812, focusing on it from the Monroes' perspective, rather than the Madisons'. And we cover the election of 1816 and James's inauguration as the 5th POTUS. Transcript available at americasfirstladiespodcast.com/episode-5-7/ Music by Matt Dull (https://mattdull.bandcamp.com/)

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

20 ratings

Spotify

4.5 / 5

4 ratings

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